Playing from the top flight for the Sharks, Harder won a thrilling battle against Delaware’s Karol Malirz, who was an All-CAA first team selection in both singles and doubles a year ago. Harder claimed the match in straight sets with a 6-3 triumph in the first before clinching the victory with a 7-6 (10-2) second set win. Harder’s No. 1 doubles contest against the Blue Hens, alongside Philip Hilble, went unfinished but ended in a 5-5 stalemate. The former NEC Rookie of the Year was previously named NEC Player of the Month this season on October 2, 2024.